Could I be a TV Writer? The Screenwriting Classes part 2

Last night, we pitched our movies to a couple agents for feedback. I was nervous, but I did it and... I was told that my movie could be a TV series. The agents thought it would be great as a series because of the concept, characters and the story.

Some of the others in class wasn't so lucky. They either didn't understand their stories or they got lost in their pitches. It was sad to hear, because I know they worked so hard on their projects. But that's how the business is; it's tough and truly real.

However, I got to thinking about my script becoming a series. I could expand more on the mythos of Shadow Boy and fully develop the relationship between the 2 main guys.

I have to say I was stoked to think about this. A gay diverse cast, supernatural elements and romance... Yeah, I think I can do it and do it well.

Now I know WHY the Networks Passed on David E. Kelley's take of Wonder Woman

Okay, Okay, Okay! Now, you know how I LOVE Wonder Woman, y'all know! So after getting bits and pieces of this pilot script, I realized why the networks passed on it.

The concept SUX! This is an insult to the character and the icon. Who told David E. Kelley that this was okay?

Here's what did it for me.

• She doesn't need 3 identities. George Perez killed that mess in his reboot in 1987.
• Diana isn't some street fighter, she tackles global issues.
• Why is taking spinning classes and working out to Lady Gaga? Is this a joke?
• Diana is running a company called Themyscira industries? Why?
• As Diana Prince, she is "mousy". Hello? It's the 21st FRAKKING century!
• She doesn't wear the costume, she wears a spandex costume. Does this strikes a memory?

• The script is loaded with Sex and The City-ish stuff. Again Why?
• Her origin is almost forgetten.
• She rocks out in her car, plane and office like a teenaged girl.
• She has a underground team helping her solve crime. GTFOOH!

This is not Wonder Woman. This is 'Birds of Prey' or 'Power Girl'. It feels like David has no sense of Diana at all. He's trying to make her likable to the masses, but here's the thing... We already like her for who she is! Diana is a leader, ambassador, Amazon, fighter and optimist. That's who she is.

And I've noticed that none of the male superheroes had their origins completely ripped up. Maybe some slight changes here and there, but they stuck to the heart and soul of the character. This is a mockery of her!

I hope NBC makes him rewrite this script, because if this is how the series begins it will be canceled within the 1st season.

My First Movie Script: Shadow Boy

I decided to post my first full feature script for my Gay/Horror/Fantasy/ movie, Shadow Boy. I'll keep it up for a few days, before I work on it again. But if you get bored or interested, read it and let me know what you think.
Shadow Boy

I'm working on something... Scary

In between my Shadow Boy 2 script and blogging, I'm slowly working on a supernatural horror script, involving a child killer, a small group of young folks and an horrifying secret that will cover their town in blood.

I'm calling it,  Bedtime Story, and it will be very scary (I hope). I was inspired by an experience I had driving down a dark road in Phoenix, AZ. I remember seeing a skinny man, standing on the side of the road. He was smiling, hold a lumpy bag.

His smile haunted me for months, but he also gave me so much to work with. Thank you, creepy man!

I'm 9 pages in, and so far, there has been 4 deaths. I promise this won't be a complete gore fest, but I will definitely keep it frightening.

Once I get into a good groove, I may post some pages for your feedback.

Old/New Script: Meeting Mama

I posted another short script called, Meeting Mama. I'm still working on it, but I want to share with y'all.

So here you go.
Meeting Mama

Screenwriting Class Update: The Grade

I had to share this with y'all! I got an "A" in my class!!

I'm surprised to be honest. I mean, anything was possible. My professor could have read my entire script and hated it, but he enjoyed it from top to bottom!

Getting this "A" means so much to me. It's making me realize that maybe, possibly I can do this for real. My first full feature screenplay really made the grade!

It was the one of the few gay themed scripts written for this class in many years. I was told that gay students stray away from creating gay movies. But I thought, if I'm a gay geek who loves fantasy and horror, why not create flick about the things I like.

Besides, we don't have that many gay fantasy and horror movies. If possible, I want to make Shadow Boy (or whatever new title it may be) a real deal.

Okay, I'm just rambling, butI wanted to share the good news. Maybe, I'll post some of script for y'all to check out.

I'm writing a Movie!

Over the past month, I've been writing a movie.

It's a fantasy/horror flick with a little bit of "gay" mixed in. I realized we don't have anything really strong in this genre, so I thought I'll take a chance.

My movie focuses on Erin, a newly-out guy who's forced to live with grandmother and aunt after his parents kick him out. As he tries to adjust in the southern small town, he meets a charming guy named Jackson. But Jackson is more than just 'charming', he's a descendant from something very ancient and very deadly (NOT A VAMPIRE, WEREWOLF or an ANGEL). Of course the 2 boys fall for each other, but Jackson has a past that comes back in spades and then the drama really starts. There's blood, murder, Peter Pan references, flying, heavy kissing but no sex... yet.

For the record, I suck at pitches.

Once I'm done (which is very soon), I will continue to tweak it; perhaps use it in my class this summer. Maybe by then, I will have a title for my little gay film.

I got an A in Scriptwriting!

I finally found out that I got an A in my scriptwriting class. There were only a few of us to do this and I am floored.

I was so nervous about this class, my writing and if I can still hang. I mean, my last and only scriptwriting class was in 1994, so I was a little worried.

But now, I'm ready for more. I'm going to try to get into another class for Spring.

Screenwriting is Da Bomb

So my screenwriting class is going well, very well. The students are very eager and excited about the program. I'm just happy to be there and while I'm the oldest one, I still feel like a freshmen in college.

We have had several assignments like: creating atmosphere, scenes without dialogue, creating stories from random conversations and surprise moments.

In my first assignment, I made a B+. I wasn't happy about that (yes, I'm that person), but it only inspired me to do better. I realized I was thinking too hard about the assignments. I needed to chill and let it happen and once I did, nothing but A's.

I almost got teary-eyed because the my teacher was impressed with my work. It felt so good to read her reviews of my scripts.

To be honest, I finally feel that I can do this. After receiving 3 A's, writing my first short movie doesn't seem so scary. It will be a challenging time, but one I will truly enjoy.

Today begins my New (possble) Career Path

I start my scriptwriting course today. I'm nervous, but really, really excited. I don't know what to expect, however it will be a journey.

A crazy, maybe stressful, kooky journey, but one I will look forward too. I will talk about this more later.

Wish me luck